So the only people who should give it a go are the wealthy, who have money to train most of the week with good contacts?
Hell nah. Give it a go.
I started a Meetup group a few years ago as a hobby despite no formal training. My group has now outlived many others and I’m surprised by how many people I meet on hikes who have heard of my group and actually listen to my advice these days.
Don’t forget about the guy either who ran an ultra marathon with no real training here in Australia and ended up winning . Turned out his goofy style of running was actually more efficient than normal jogging.
I know someone who is the world record holder for highest gym class (and then a cocky wanker just basically copied her idea, not sure if he overtook her, but I hope not because I didn’t like his attitude).
She absolutely deserved it. She’s not nims, but she gave it a shot
As long as you’re safe and not a danger to others, definitely give things a shot
And when you’re messing around, are you representing your entire nation live? She arguably hurt the sport by delegitimizing it on its debut
So the only people who should give it a go are the wealthy, who have money to train most of the week with good contacts?
Hell nah. Give it a go.
I started a Meetup group a few years ago as a hobby despite no formal training. My group has now outlived many others and I’m surprised by how many people I meet on hikes who have heard of my group and actually listen to my advice these days.
Don’t forget about the guy either who ran an ultra marathon with no real training here in Australia and ended up winning . Turned out his goofy style of running was actually more efficient than normal jogging.
I know someone who is the world record holder for highest gym class (and then a cocky wanker just basically copied her idea, not sure if he overtook her, but I hope not because I didn’t like his attitude).
She absolutely deserved it. She’s not nims, but she gave it a shot
As long as you’re safe and not a danger to others, definitely give things a shot